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ACTION MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
September 13, 2022
The Policy and Services Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in
the Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference at 7:01 P.M.
Present In-Person: Stone (Chair), Cormack, Tanaka
Present Virtually:
Absent:
Oral Communications
None
Agenda Items
1. Referral from the City Council for Policy & Services Committee Rental
Survey Program Discussion and Recommendations
MOTION: Council Member Stone moved, seconded by Council Member
Cormack to bring back to the Policy and Services Committee:
A) Collect rental unit information as outlined in the staff report and
presentation Slide 12, including
a. Reason for Vacancy
b. Deed Restricted Units
B) Utilize the existing property registration participation requirements
outlined in the PAMC Chapter 9.72
C) Utilize initial rental unit registration and thereafter use qualifying event-
based reporting frequency or an annual affidavit if no qualifying events
occur
D) Direct staff to offer suggestions about how data collected could be used
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MOTION PASSED: 2-1, Tanaka no
2. Discussion and Recommendation to the City Council Regarding the City
Council Values Statement (Follow up to City Council Referral from
February 2022)
MOTION: Council Member Cormack moved, seconded by Council Member
Stone to recommend the City Council consider adopting a Values Statement:
1. We will make decisions that balance revenues and expenses, now and
in the future.
2. We will make decisions that respect the environment, now and in the
future.
3. We will integrate equity into our decisions, considering how decisions
affect people differently based on their identity or circumstances.
4. We will build a healthy, safe, and welcoming environment for all in our
community.
5. We will communicate openly with all members of our community and
welcome innovative solutions.
MOTION PASSED: 2-1, Tanaka no
Future Meetings and Agendas
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 P.M.